Healthy Habits to Prevent Flu
Tips to reduce the risk of seasonal flu The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get…
Flu and Cancer
People at increased risk Cancer may increase the risk of flu complications. People with cancer now or have had certain types of cancer in the past (such…
Flu and Children with Neurologic Conditions
Children at increased risk Children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely than other children to become very sick if they get flu. Flu complications…
Flu and People with HIV
Populations at increased risk People with HIV (PWH) are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications, especially those who have a very low CD4 cell count…
Flu and People with Disabilities
Disability overview A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes daily activities more difficult. It also impacts a person’s ability to interact with…
Flu and People with Chronic Kidney Disease
Background People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and even death. This is because…
Flu and People with Diabetes
Background Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and…
Flu and People with Heart Disease or History of Stroke
People at increased risk Among adults hospitalized with flu during recent flu seasons, heart disease was one of the most common chronic (long-term) conditions—about half of adults…
Flu and People with Asthma
About asthma Asthma is a lung disease that is caused by chronic inflammation of the airways. It is one of the most common long-term diseases among children,…
Flu and People 65 Years and Older
How age affects risk People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults. This increased risk is…